Richards Free Library is located in Newport, NH. The organization was established in 1951. As of 12/2023, Richards Free Library employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Richards Free Library is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Richards Free Library generated $907.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $733.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LIBRARY STRIVES TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN THEIR SEARCH FOR RELIABLE INFORMATION, SELF-EDUCATION, GREATER UNDERSTANDING, AND INTELLECTUAL ENJOYMENT BY PROVIDING A SPECTRUM OF MATERIALS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE LIBRARY STRIVES TO ASSIST PEOPLE IN THEIR SEARCH FOR RELIABLE INFORMATION, SELF-EDUCATION, GREATER UNDERSTANDING, AND INTELLECTUAL ENJOYMENT BY PROVIDING A SPECTRUM OF MATERIALS, SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. THE LIBRARY ALSO PROVIDES SPACE FOR THE GATHERING OF PEOPLE AND IDEAS TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY. THE LIBRARY ARTS CENTER IS A REGIONAL CULTURAL AND ARTS CENTER, WHERE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS CAN OBSERVE, STUDY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE ARTS. IT HAS SERVED THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1967.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Matthew Boyle Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vicki Bridge Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Geunter Hubert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Martha Lovely Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Barbara Kvetcovsky Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tobin Menard Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $18,870 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $556,756 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138,134 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $713,760 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $76,596 |
Investment income | $83,083 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $31,379 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $907,654 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $360,349 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $32,619 |
Payroll taxes | $27,872 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,350 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $38,606 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,037 |
Office expenses | $12,159 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $84,381 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,297 |
Insurance | $8,188 |
All other expenses | $12,937 |
Total functional expenses | $732,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $97,588 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $335,299 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,438,830 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,108,889 |
Total assets | $2,980,606 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,767,528 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,213,078 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,980,606 |